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September 28, 2000
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
September 289 2000
The September 28, 2000 regular meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors
was called to order by President Michael Beverage at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held at District
Headquarters, 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda.
Directors present at roll call:
President Michael J. Beverage
Mark Abramowitz
Brett Barbre
Arthur C. Korn
Directors Absent at roll call:
Vice President Paul Armstrong
Staff r~ esent:
William J. Robertson, General Manager
Arthur Kidman, District General Counsel
Michael A. Payne, Assistant General Manager
Beverly Meza, Business Manager
Michael Robinson, Assistant Administrator
Ken Vecchiarelli, Engineering Manager
Amelia Cloonan, Secretary to the General Manager
Katrina Brown, Customer Service Representative
Visitors present: Kenneth Witt, MWDOC
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION : None
Kenneth Witt, MWDOC Board Member, reported on the Metropolitan Water District meeting
wherein they discussed the rate structure and strategic plan.
Kenneth Witt left the meeting at 8:35 a.m.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Item 1. New employee Katrina Brown, Customer Service Department was introduced.
Katrina Brown departed the meeting at 8:37 a.m.
President Beverage noted a request to hold the Closed Session of the Board Meeting at this time
due to the inability of General Counsel Arthur Kidman to remain for the entire Board Meeting.
In Open Session, Arthur Kidman reported that:
a) Every other year the District updates the conflict of interest code, per state law.
After many years of debate, most agencies in the state have adopted a model that
the State Fair Political Practices accepts. The Yorba Linda Water District did this
some years ago, and it is not necessary to update the form. One thing that has to
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be addressed every other year is the question of whether there have been staff
changes warranting a change in the exhibits to designate which employees must
disclose. There have been no such changes here, so the General Manager may
simply send the form back to the County indicating this. The Board requested
adding this item to the next agenda.
b) Folger, Levine & Kahn, LLP, through Mr. Kidman, are presenting a gift to the
Yorba Linda Water District consisting of a miniature silver plated bull inscribed
"The Killer Bees" and Killer Bee logo T-shirts.
President Beverage requested the addition of an item number 24 to the Closed Session to discuss
the City of Yorba Linda vs. Yorba Linda Water District lawsuit.
On a motion by Director Barbre, seconded by Director Abramowitz, the Directors voted 4-0 to
go into closed session at 8:47 a.m.
Amelia Cloonan, Beverly Meza, Michael Robinson and Kenneth Vecchiarelli departed the
meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
22. Discussion of pending litigation to which the District is a party, (Subsection (a) of
Section 54956.9), County of Orange, Central Justice Center, Case No. 815921
Huntington Beach vs. OCWD, and Case No. 818852 Fountain Valley vs. OCWD, before
the Superior Court of the State of California.
23. Discussion of pending litigation to which the District is a party, (Subsection (a) of
Section 54956.9), County of Orange, Central Justice Center, Case No. 802446 Ron H.
Muranaka and Dianna S. Muranaka vs. YLWD, and Case No. 813026 Shirley Lynch vs.
YLWD, and Case No. 813027 Leonard H. Dreyer and Grace V. Dreyer and Richard
Wineland and Virginia Wineland vs. YLWD before the Superior Court of the State of
California.
24. Discussion of pending litigation to which the District is a party, Section 54956.9(a),
Orange County Superior Court, Case No. OOCC00768, City of Yorba Linda vs.YLWD.
The Board of Directors came out of Closed Session at 9:10 a.m. No action was taken. President
Beverage declared a recess. The meeting reconvened at 9:25 a.m. General Counsel Arthur
Kidman departed the meeting. -
Amelia Cloonan, Beverly Meza, Michael Robinson and Kenneth Vecchiarelli rejoined the
meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Director Barbre, seconded by Director Abramowitz, the Directors voted 4-0 to
approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
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Item 2. Minutes of regular meeting, September 14, 2000.
Item 3. Authorize directors to leave the State of California prior to next meeting.
Item 4. Approve disbursements of $478,854.58.
Item 5. Approve Proposed Terms and Conditions for Water and Sewer Service with the Weeda
Group, Inc. (Parcel Map No. 94-133) - Job No. 0029.
Item 6. Approve Final Progress Payment No. 8 and Change Order No. 5 for construction of the
District's Well No. 11 Rehabilitation Project Job No. 9620.
Item 7. Approve a construction contract with Antelope Equipment, Inc. in the amount of
$46,320 for the Altrudy Lane Water Main Replacement Project Job. No. 0016.
ACTION CALENDAR
Item 8. Consider Acceptance of the Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended June 30,
2000. Beveraly Meza, Business Manager, introduced Julie Firl of Leaf and Cole who
- gave a presentation on the findings of the auditors. The opinion issued is unqualified
indicating a clean opinion on the financial statements. Discussion.
On motion by Director Korn, seconded by Director Abramowitz, the Board of Directors voted 4-
0 to receive and file the Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 2000.
Julie Firl departed the meeting at 9:47 a.m.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Item 9. Discussion of Water and Sewer Development and Customer Service Fees. William
Robertson, General Manager, asked to set October 26 for a formal public hearing to
consider an increase of fees. Director Abramowitz noted a proposal to change rules and
regulations for radio read meters. He requests adding this to the public notice. The
General Manager gave an overview of the report. Discussion.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
Item 10. General Manager reported on the following:
a) General Counsel. Reported in these minutes as noted.
b) Santiago Booster Pump. Kenneth Vecchiarelli, Engineering Manager, reported that an
additional test was done with Maintenance and Operators, a more hands-off test.
c) Well #11 Status Report/Dedication. Kenneth Vecchiarelli, Engineering Manager,
reported the bacteriological tests were passed. The draw down of the lakes is affecting
the production in that well. There is some sand and gravel.
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d) Report on September 16 District Bus Tour. Michael Robinson, Assistant
Administrator, reported thirty people attended the District Bus Tour. President
Beverage accompanied the tour.
e) October Parades. Michael Robinson, Assistant Administrator, reported on the
upcoming parade themes and dates. _
f) District activities. The dedication of Well #11 is targeted for November 16, between
Board meetings, probably between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Discussion of adjustments to the Board meeting schedule to accommodate the ACWA
Conference and upcoming holidays.
November 9 meeting moves to
Tuesday, November 7 at 8:30 a.m.
November 23 meeting moves to
Tuesday, November 21 at 8:30 a.m.
December 14 meeting moves to
Thursday, December 7 at 8:30 a.m.
December 28 meeting moves to
Thursday, December 21 at 8:30 a.m.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Item 11. Executive-Administration Committee (Beverage/Armstrong, Korn alternate)
Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 9:00 a.m.
Item 12. Finance-Accounting Committee (Kom/Abramowitz)
Director Korn reported on the meeting of Thursday, September 21. Receipt of the
audit and service fees have already been covered in these minutes. Energy items were
presented at the meeting by Rick Walkemeyer. Discussion.
Item 13. Personnel-Risk Management Committee (Korn/Abramowitz)
Item 14. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee (ArmstrongBarbre)
Item 15. Public Information Committee (BeverageBarbre)
Schedule meeting for Monday, October 9 at 8:30 a.m. to review the annual report.
Item 16. Orange County Water District Ad Hoc Committee (KomBarbre)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
Item 17. Yorba Linda City Council, September 19 (Korn) Director Korn reported on a
discussion regarding modular buildings for the Calvary Chapel. This is an appeal of a
Planning Commission approval.
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Item 18. MWDOC, September 20 (Abramowitz) Director Abramowitz was unable to attend.
A special meeting was scheduled for September 27, which he was unable to attend.
Item 19. OCWD, September 20 (Barbre) Director Barbre attended the meeting. He noted that
on October 4 a joint meeting of MWDOC and Coastal will be held at 7:00 a.m. with
the OCWD meeting to follow. Director Barbre plans to attend.
Item 20. ACWA Region 10, September 21 (Abramowitz) Director Abramowitz attended.
Energy issues were discussed.
Item 21. Yorba Linda Planning Commission, September 27 (Armstrong) President Beverage
was unable to attend in place of Vice President Armstrong who is out of town.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTSATEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Director Abramowitz requested adding to the next agenda discussion about recording the Board
meetings. Discussion ensued. President Beverage, Director Barbre and Director Korn dissented
stating this item has already been discussed by the full Board.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by President Beverage, seconded by Director Barbre, with Vice President
Armstrong absent, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 a.m.
Secretary
Manager